Nicosia, Cyprus. Vartkes Mahdessian, 76, is the only Armenian Cypriot standing for election as the community’s non-voting representative in the new parliament. He has held the post since 2006 and is set for a fifth term.
Sole candidacy and timeline
Mahdessian has served as the Armenian Cypriot representative in the House since 2006. If no objections to his candidacy are filed by 12.30pm on Thursday, he will be elected for a fifth term.
Will any objections be filed to Mahdessian’s candidacy before the Thursday deadline?
